You guys, just yesterday I found out that one of my favorite humans ever, J.D. Frost, is releasing a new book today. It is called, Redemption Face: The Black Room Murders, and it is going up as a kindle release for only $2.99! I loved the first two books in the series. They novels are […]
I’m excited to share this interview with author Pamela Jane with you. I know Pamie through my friend and biz partner, Debbie, and I was lucky enough to read an advance copy of her book. I loved it. Truly could not put it down. So I was happy to learn a bit more about the […]
I'm happy to share an interview with my friend, Kayla Dawn Thomas, today. Actually, Kayla and I have only met through social media (primarily Twitter and Instagram), but that is about to change. Because this summer, she and her family are visiting Portland. And on July 23rd, the two of us will be doing a […]
Step Out of Your Story: Writing Exercises to Reframe and Transform Your Life by Kim Schneiderman Once again, the wonderful folks at New World Library have offered me a book to review. And once again, I'm making slow progress through it because I keep stopping to ponder and do the exercises. I found the receipt […]
I can't figure out what's going on. I know I read a ton last month, but I can't seem to bring any of the titles into my mind. (As soon as I press publish on this post they will flood into my brain.) So here's a quick list of the books I remember: The Nightingale […]
Allow me to introduce you to my former student and now friend, Amanda Michelle Moon. Her book, Stealing the Ruby Slippers, was just released, and I can't wait to read it! I'm so excited about everything she's doing that I asked her if I could interview her and she graciously said yes. Read on! And […]
I'm so excited to introduce you to my friend Helene Dunbar and her book, These Gentle Wounds, which releases this week. Helene and I met in Nashville, back in the days when I was on the staff of the Room to Write writing retreat, and we've kept in touch ever since. I've been eagerly awaiting […]
I am thrilled to introduce you to my friend Lisa, a fellow Portlander. Her fabulous debut mystery, Kilmoon, A County Clare Mystery, just released last week. She's got an interesting take on how to get organized for a book launch. Take it away, Lisa! Book Launches: How Getting Coached Saved My Sanity by Lisa Alber […]
I was on the phone with one of my writing coaching clients (who just so happens to be a kick-ass SciFi adventure writer). "I'm enjoying your book," he said. I thanked him. "I think my wife is enjoying it even more. She keeps stealing it from me." I allowed as how this didn't surprise me, […]
I've been a reader all my life. I'm sure you have, too, since if you're reading this blog, it's because you're interested in writing. And if you're interested in writing, odds are good that you came to your love of writing through reading. Maybe you, like me, usually have something like five books that you're […]
